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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,911.44, 588,873.72 and 168,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,911.44, 588,873.72 and 168,007.68 is: 251,800.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,911.44 : 588,873.72 = 168,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,911.44/588,873.72 = 168,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,911.44x = 588,873.72 × 168,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,911.44x = 98,935,307,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,935,307,510.17/392,911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,800.53

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